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ID S1376
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires clerks of political subdivisions to provide accurate and detailed maps of all subdistricts to the county clerk by January 1 of each election year
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Shifts notification responsibility so county clerks notify political subdivision clerks of candidate filings within 24 hours, rather than the previous arrangement
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Reduces the deadline for certifying nominees to the ballot from 7 days to 5 days after the close of filing
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Adds a 48-hour window for political subdivision clerks to review and certify nominees to the county clerk after receiving notification
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Effective date of July 1, 2026, with emergency declaration
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the filing of declarations of candidacy.
ELECTIONS
Last Action
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/16/2026